Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer - Solar

Experience description

7+ years in electrical design engineering, with strong experience in low-voltage power

systems for renewable or building-related energy installations.

At least 2–4 years of hands-on experience in battery energy storage systems (BESS),

electrical distribution systems, cable engineering, and energy management integration.

Experience in solar PV is important, but the role primarily focuses on complete electrical

system integration for Dutch renewable installation projects.

Strong knowledge of the IEC 60364 series and low-voltage electrical design principles.

Familiarity with Dutch standards such as NEN1010, NEN3140, NEN-EN 50110-1 and

SCIOS Scope 8/10/12 is an advantage and can be learned on the job

Able to switch quickly between tasks while maintaining high quality standards

Preferred: experience in ground-mounted solar park projects and electrical design work in

AutoCAD or BricsCAD. Experience with VirtoSolar is a plus

Proficient in Excel and AutoCAD (2D/3D)

Education: Bachelor/Master Electrical Engineering

Skills:

Single Line Diagrams, Cable sizing and voltage drop calculations, Earthing and grounding design

IEC 60364 (Able to learn NEN1010/NEN3140/SCIOS Scope)

Protection device selection/coordination

AC/DC distribution design

BESS integration with inverters, meters and EMS

AutoCAD 2D/3D Possibly BricsCAD

PV*SOL premium and/or PVsyst

Responsibilities:

Design and develop complete electrical systems for Dutch renewable energy projects, with a focus on solar PV, battery

energy storage systems (BESS), and related low-voltage infrastructure

Prepare electrical designs, calculations and technical documentation, including single line diagrams, cable sizing, voltage

drop calculations, earthing concepts and AC/DC distribution layouts

Define technical specifications and support the selection of key components such as inverters, batteries, meters,

protection devices, cables and distribution panels

Contribute to the integration of BESS, inverters, metering and energy management systems (EMS) within complete project

designs

Prepare and review layout drawings and installation-related design documentation in AutoCAD or BricsCAD, including

routing and placement plans where required

Perform engineering checks to ensure compliance with applicable standards, safety requirements and internal quality

expectations

Support technical problem-solving for complex electrical design issues and provide technical clarification to colleagues,

suppliers and project stakeholders

Coordinate with internal project teams, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure technically correct and timely project

execution

Support project estimation, technical proposals and design reviews during the preparation and execution phases

Take ownership of the assigned engineering scope and ensure that deliverables are completed accurately, on time and to

the required quality level

Act as a technical reference point for electrical engineering topics within the project team

Work according to international electrical standards, with Dutch project-specific standards and practices to be learned on

the job